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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August 30,1891. 
Messrs. Cocker’s catalogue, I have never seen it in any garden in Scotland, 
save my own. I hope it may yet receive a wider Scottish circulation, and 
if it does not, the fault will not be mine. Independently of its flowers, 
which are exceedingly artistic, the plant itself is highly ornamental, as 
throughout the summer and autumn it is constantly producing shoots 
(^each crowned with several flower buds) of a strikingly handsome 
chocolate colour. In this respect it rivals many of the finest Teas, 
such, for example, as Perle des Jardins. It was raised by M. Guillot 
in 1887.— David E. Williamson. 
KOYAL HOKTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
August 28th. 
The meeting on this occasion was a small one compared with others 
that have been held this year. Hardy flowers, greenhouse and stove 
plants w'ere fairly well represented, but Orchids made a poor display. 
Fruit and vegetables were not extensively shown. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. Malcolm Dunn, G. Bunyard, T. J. Saltmarsh, A. Dean, H. J. 
Pearson, C. Herrin, J. A. Laing, T. Glen, H. Balderson, J. Smith, 
G. Norman, and B. Gilman. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, sent a collection of Apples and 
Pears, comprising upwards of thirty varieties. The best of the Apples 
were Manks Codlin, Stirling Castle, Potts’ Seedling, Lord Suffield, and 
Worcester Pearmain. About forty dishes of Plums in distinct varieties 
were shown by the same firm, and these attracted more than ordinary 
attention. Sultan, Bed Magnum Bonum, Goliath, Kirke’s, Duke of 
Edinburgh, Washington, Coe’s Golden Drop, and Lawson’s Golden 
Gage were particularly fine. Some dishes of Damsons were likewise 
exhibited by Messrs. Veitch & Sons, to whom a silver Banksian medal 
w'as recommended. Messrs. S. Spooner & Sons, Hounslow Nurseries, 
Middlesex, sent a collection of Apples and Plums, for which a silver 
JInightian medal was recommended. 
Several Melons were brought before the Committee, but only one 
variety was adjudged an award of merit, this being granted to Mr. E. 
Hart, Totteridge, Herts, for Fairlawn Empress of India. This is a pale 
green flesh Melon of a good flavour, sweet and juicy. It is said to be 
the result of a cross between The Countess and Sion House. Mr. E, 
Gilman, Ingestre Hall, sent a fine looking Melon, but it was not ripe, 
and no award was made. The same, exhibitor had a dish of splendidly 
coloured Barrington Peaches, for which a cultural commendation was 
awarded. Mr. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Sion 
House, Brentford, had a handsome scarlet flesh Melon named Golden 
Queen of good flavour, but it was passed. 
Mr. Miller, gardener to Lord Foley, Euxley Lodge, Esher, sent a 
collection of fruit, including Royal George and Bellegarde Peaches from 
the open wall. Melons, and Tomatoes (vote of thanks). Mr. Farr, 
Spring Grove House, Isleworth, had Tomato Farr’s Commander, but it 
was passed. Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead, sent fruits of Owen’s Perfection 
Tomato. Cherries, Apricots, and Melons were shown by Mr. G. Dyke, 
Stubton Hall Gardens, Newark, for which a vote of thanks was accorded. 
Mr. W. Weir, Wrexham, exhibited a bunch of Cheswell Muscat Grapes, 
but it was apparently passed, as was a dish of Raspberries shown by 
Messrs. Watkins & Simpson, Exeter Street, Strand. Mr. Evans, Chard, 
sent a dish of Apricots (vote of thanks). 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, B.C., showed a brace of a 
handsome Cucumber named Hurst’s Selected Black Spruce. Mr. 
J. Chinnery, gardener to A, R. Broughton Knight, Esq., Downton 
Castle, Ludlow, staged a collection of fruit, also some good vegetables, 
including Potatoes, well-grown Carrots, Onions, Beans, and Peas (vote 
of thanks). 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. J. Laing, Owen Thomas, H. Herbst, J. Fraser, E. Dean, H. B. 
May, C. T. Druery, G. Stevens, C. J. Salter, J. Jennings, P. Barr, 
C. B. Pearson, W. Bain, T. Godfrey, H. Selfe Leonard, E. Owen, 
H. Turner, J. D. Pawle, and Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., had a fine group of 
flowering and foliage plants, amongst which Crotons, Draemnas, Cala- 
diums, Liliums, and Anthuriums were conspicuous (silver-gilt Flora 
medal). Awards of merit were also granted to Messrs. Laing & Sons 
for Croton M. E. Fourner and Caladium Gurupa, both of which are 
described elsewhere. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, sent a 
collection of Asters in variety, with annual Chrysanthemums all beauti¬ 
fully arranged (silver Banksian medal). Messrs, W. Cutbush & Sons, 
Highgate, exhibited blooms of Watford Gem Dahlia, a new single 
variety of merit, the colour being orange and red. Mr. H. Perkins, 
gardener to the Hon. Frederick Smith, M.P., Henley-on-Thames, had 
three varieties of Anthuriums, securing an award of merit for one 
of them, which is described below. A basket of French Marigold, 
Legion of Honour, came from Mr. Herbst, Kew Road, Richmond ; and 
Mr. F. Clark, Lowther Castle Gardens, Penrith, had seedling Carnations. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co. showed a number of new Bertolonias and orna¬ 
mental foliage Begonias, the most attractive of which were B. Madame 
Treyve and B. Gloire de Vesinet. Mr. Anthony Waterer, Woking, sent 
Spirasa Anthony Waterer, and Mr. G. Humphries, Chippenham, had a 
box of Dahlias, the best of these including Camperdown, Iona, and 
Matchless. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, contributed Dahlias in variety, the 
sinHe Cactus type being well represented. Of these the most distinct 
and effective varieties were Isabella Warden, Ivanhoe, Queen Mary, 
Novar, and Lochiel. The same firm sent a fine collection of herbaceous 
Phloxes, the trusses being large and the flowers varied in colour (silver 
Banksian medal). In the competitive class for twelve Gladiolus spikes 
Mr. D. Wheeler, High Street, Brechen, N.B., was the only exhibitor. 
Mr. Bain, gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., had some Montbretias, 
and Dr. P. H. Emerson, Broadstairs, exhibited a collection of Gaillardias. 
A few new Dahlias were shown by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham, the finest of these being Mrs. Francis Fell, 
Stanley Ford, and Mary Durie. Mr. A. Taylor, The Gardens, Brougham 
Hall, Penrith, sent a box of Carnations, Pride of Brougham, Luck of 
Eden Hall, and Sir R. Musgrave, 
Orchid Committee. —Present: Dr. M. T. Masters (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. J. O’Brien, W. Cobb, H. M. Pollett, H. Chapman, W. H. 
White, E. Hill, C. Pilcher, J. Douglas, F. Sander, and A. H. Smee. 
As has been said, but few Orchids were staged. Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway, sent a plant of Cattleya Blesensis, 
the result of a cross between C. Loddigesi and C. pumila. Messrs. 
F. Horsman & Co., Colchester, staged a plant of Miltonia Lubbersiana, 
which is said to have been imported with M. Clowesi and M. cuneata. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., Burford Lodge, Dorking, had some choice 
Orchids, including Cypripedium The Pard (award of merit), Stenia 
Chesterton (botanical certificate), Cattleya crispa, and Zygopetalum 
brachypetalum. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, 
Chelsea, exhibited with others, Cypripedium James Veitch, a splendid 
hybrid from C. Stonei platytmnium and C. Curtisi (first-class certificate). 
This is described elsewhere. Mr. W. Thompson, Walton Grange, 
Stone, showed cut blooms of Cattleya Gaskelliana alba and Lselia 
Canhamiana. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St, Albans, contributed a small group of 
choice species, including the beautiful Cattleya aurea, Miltonia 
Morelliana, Cattleya hybrida Kienastiana (first-class certificate), 
Phalaenopsis Sanderiana, and a plant of Habenaria Susannm (first-class 
certificate). A group of Cypripedium Charlesworthi with other Orchids 
came from Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., who gained an award of merit for 
Saccolabium coeleste superbum, Mr. G. D. Owen, Selwood, Rotherham, 
(gardener Mr. Mark Watts), sent a plant of Cattleya Hardyana, Selwood 
variety, Lselia Oweniae (awards of merit), and Cattleya Gaskelliana 
virginale. Mr. T. Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, was awarded a 
botanical certificate for Dendrobium album 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Anthurium Sclierzerianum rotundiflora sanguinea (H. Perkins).— 
A dark coloured variety with medium sized roundish spathes (award of 
merit). 
Caladium Gurupa (J. Laing & Sons).—A distinct variety, with green 
and yellow leaves, each of which has a red centre (award of merit). 
Cattleya liyhrida Kienastiana (F. Sander & Co.).—This is the result 
of a cross between C, speciosissima and C. aurea, and shows the parentage 
of both species. The sepals and petals are pale rose, the lip being large, 
crimson lobe, and orange veined throat (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Hardyana, Selwood variety (G. D. Owen). — This is a 
beautiful Orchid, the flowers being large and attractive. The sepals 
and petals are bright rosy mauve, the lip having a splendid rich crimson 
lobe, with yellow in the throat (award of merit). 
Cypripedium James Veitch (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is considered 
to be one of the finest hybrid Cypripediums ever raised. It is the result 
of a cross between C. Stonei platytsenium and C. Curtisi. The petals 
droop, are long, pale green, and thickly spotted with chocolate. The 
dorsal sepal is greenish striped reddish-brown, while the lip is a dull red 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium The Pard (Sir T. Lawrence).—This is a charming 
hybrid, the result of a cross between C, concolor and C. superbiens. 
The dorsal sepal and petals are white, spotted purple, the lip being 
white suffused with a purplish shade (award of merit). 
Croton M. E. Fourner (J. Laing & Son). — The leaves of this Croton 
have bright green margins veined yellow, the centre being a rich golden 
hue (award of merit). 
Habenaria Susanna (F. Sander & Co.).—A tall-growing and distinct 
species, the plant shown having a spike nearly 2 feet in height. This 
bore two pure white flowers, each with a deeply serrated lip (first-class 
certificate). 
Lcelia Owenia (G. D. Owen).—The flowers of this species are large 
and bright in colour, the lip being a rich crimson with a white throat 
(award of merit). 
Lalia elegans nuhilis (P. Sander & Co.).—A very dark coloured form 
of the well-known type. The flowers are a uniform purplish crimson 
shade (award of merit). 
Saccolabium caleste superbim (H. Low & Co.).—A charming variety 
with purple and white flowers, borne in profusion (award of merit). 
At the afternoon meeting Mr. Malcolm Dunn, of Dalkeith Gardens, 
N.B., read an excellent paper on “ Gardeners and their Employers.” 
Unfortunately, however, the attendance was much smaller than usual, 
and an essay of this kind would have been better for a larger gathering 
of gardeners. It was nevertheless much appreciated by the audience, 
and the customary vote of thanks was accorded Mr, Dunn for his 
admirable paper. 
